Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent representation of text across different platforms and languages. It assigns a unique code point to each character, allowing computers to process, store, and display text in a consistent manner. Unicode has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information digitally, and it plays a crucial role in preserving and understanding ancient texts such as Chanakya's teachings.
Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, was a renowned Indian philosopher, economist, and political strategist who lived during the 4th century BCE. His seminal work, the Arthashastra, is considered a masterpiece of political science and is still widely studied today. However, the original Sanskrit manuscripts of the Arthashastra have been lost over time, and the text we have today is based on later copies that contain errors and inconsistencies.
Unicode provides a solution to these challenges by standardizing the representation of Sanskrit characters. This allows scholars to create accurate and consistent digital editions of the Arthashastra, preserving the integrity of Chanakya's teachings for future generations.
The Sanskrit alphabet consists of 50 characters, each with its own Unicode code point. These code points fall within the following ranges:
Unicode Block | Code Range |
---|---|
Devanagari | U+0900 - U+097F |
Bengali | U+0980 - U+09FF |
Gujarati | U+0A80 - U+0AFF |
Oriya | U+0B00 - U+0B7F |
Tamil | U+0B80 - U+0BFF |
Telugu | U+0C00 - U+0C7F |
Kannada | U+0C80 - U+0CFF |
Malayalam | U+0D00 - U+0D7F |
Character | Code Point |
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अ | U+0905 |
आ | U+0906 |
इ | U+0907 |
ई | U+0908 |
उ | U+0909 |
ऊ | U+090A |
ऋ | U+090B |
ऌ | U+090C |
ए | U+090F |
ऐ | U+0910 |
ओ | U+0913 |
औ | U+0914 |
Character | Code Point |
---|---|
क | U+0915 |
ख | U+0916 |
ग | U+0917 |
घ | U+0918 |
ङ | U+0919 |
च | U+091A |
छ | U+091B |
ज | U+091C |
झ | U+091D |
ञ | U+091E |
ट | U+091F |
ठ | U+0920 |
ड | U+0921 |
ढ | U+0922 |
ण | U+0923 |
त | U+0924 |
थ | U+0925 |
द | U+0926 |
ध | U+0927 |
न | U+0928 |
Symbol | Code Point |
---|---|
ॐ | U+0950 |
अः | U+0903 |
॒ | U+093C |
॑ | U+093D |
॒ | U+093E |
॑ | U+093F |
Unicode has also made it possible to translate Chanakya's teachings into numerous languages, making them accessible to a wider audience. Here are a few famous stories from the Arthashastra:
Chanakya once advised a king to create an army of wooden elephants to scare away enemy forces. The enemy, believing they were facing a real army, fled in fear. This story illustrates the importance of deception and strategy in warfare.
A parrot was once captured by a hunter and sold to a king. The parrot told the king all the secrets it had heard from its previous owner, the minister. Chanakya, who was present, used this incident to advise the king to guard his secrets carefully.
A king was suspicious of his new cook and ordered him to taste the food first. The cook, knowing that the food was poisoned, reluctantly took a bite. Chanakya, who was watching, realized that the cook was innocent and that the king had been misled by his suspicions.
These stories demonstrate the timeless wisdom of Chanakya's teachings, which remain relevant today. They emphasize the importance of:
When working with Unicode to represent Chanakya's teachings, it is important to avoid the following common mistakes:
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In the digital age, Unicode is an indispensable tool for preserving and disseminating the wisdom of Chanakya. By embracing Unicode, we can ensure that Chanakya's teachings continue to inspire and guide generations to come.
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